Meaning
paint, varnish
- A liquid substance applied to surfaces to color, protect, or glaze them.
- A transparent glossy coating (varnish or lacquer).
In a sentence
Attento alla porta: c'è un cartello con scritto «vernice fresca».
Careful with the door: there's a sign that says "wet paint".
Dobbiamo dare un'altra mano di vernice alle pareti.
We need to put another coat of paint on the walls.
Che tipo di vernice hai usato per questo tavolo?
What kind of varnish did you use for this table?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vernice | feminine · singular |
| vernici | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers broadly to wall paint, wood varnish, or nail polish ('vernice per le unghie', more often 'smalto').